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New Mexico State guard Teddy Allen (0) drives against Arkansas guard Au'Diese Toney during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA men's tournament Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Arizona Wildcats 3/21/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 08:56 PM EDT

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few watches San Francisco huddle as referees review a play during the first half of an NCAA semifinal college basketball game at the West Coast Conference tournament Monday, March 7, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
Saint Mary's Gaels at Gonzaga Bulldogs 3/8/2022

Mar. 07, 2022 10:24 PM EST

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) shoots between Saint Mary's guard Tommy Kuhse (12) and forward Matthias Tass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Gonzaga Bulldogs at Saint Mary's Gaels 2/26/2022

Feb. 26, 2022 10:48 PM EST

Saint Mary's forward Matthias Tass, left, drives to the basket past Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Saint Mary's Gaels at Gonzaga Bulldogs 2/12/2022

Feb. 12, 2022 10:56 PM EST

Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther (0) defends against BYU guard Trevin Knell (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Holmgren powers No. 2 Gonzaga to 90-57 victory over BYU

By John Coon Feb. 06, 2022 12:27 AM EST

San Diego Toreros Marcellus Earlington looks to a three-point basket while defended by Gonzaga forward Drew Timme in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
Gonzaga Bulldogs at San Diego Toreros 2/3/2022

Feb. 03, 2022 09:54 PM EST

Portland guard Matija Svetozarevic grabs a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Nembhard leads No. 2 Gonzaga over Portland 104-72

By Nicholas K. Geranios Jan. 29, 2022 11:10 PM EST

Loyola Marymount forward Keli Leaupepe, right, shoots while defended by Gonzaga center Chet Holmgren during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Loyola Marymount Lions at Gonzaga Bulldogs 1/27/2022

Jan. 27, 2022 11:52 PM EST

Gonzaga center Chet Holmgren (34) shoots over San Francisco guard Gabe Stefanini (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Holmgren, Timme lead No. 1 Gonzaga over San Francisco 78-62

By Nicholas K. Geranios Jan. 21, 2022 01:19 AM EST

Gonzaga guard Rasir Bolton (45) drives to the basket against Santa Clara forward Jacob Holt (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Gonzaga Bulldogs at Santa Clara Broncos 1/15/2022

Jan. 15, 2022 04:58 PM EST

Gonzaga center Chet Holmgren, left, shoots over Pepperdine forward Kendall Munson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Watson leads No. 4 Gonzaga in 117-83 blowout of Pepperdine

By Nicholas K. Geranios Jan. 08, 2022 11:02 PM EST

Gonzaga forward Anton Watson, front, drives to the basket while pressured by North Alabama forward Damian Forrest during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Strawther leads No. 4 Gonzaga over North Alabama 93-63

By Nicholas K. Geranios Dec. 28, 2021 07:01 PM EST

Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther (0) shoots while pressured by North Alabama forward Payton Youngblood (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
North Alabama Lions at Gonzaga Bulldogs 12/28/2021

Dec. 28, 2021 05:50 PM EST

Gonzaga center Chet Holmgren, right, drives to the basket and draws a foul against Northern Arizona guard Isaiah Lewis (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Holmgren, Watson lead No. 4 Gonzaga past Northern Arizona

By Nicholas K. Geranios Dec. 20, 2021 11:28 PM EST

Northern Arizona guard Jalen Cone, left, shoots over Gonzaga guard Hunter Sallis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Gonzaga Bulldogs 12/20/2021

Dec. 20, 2021 09:54 PM EST

Alabama's Noah Gurley (0) knocks a shot away from Gonzaga's Hunter Sallis (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
No. 16 Alabama takes down No. 3 Gonzaga 91-82

By Tim Booth Dec. 04, 2021 10:27 PM EST

Texas coach Chris Beard directs players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Timme scores 37 as No. 1 Gonzaga beats No. 5 Texas 86-74

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 14, 2021 12:41 AM EST

FILE - Gonzaga head coach Mark Few calls a play for his team as they play against Oklahoma in the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, in this Monday, March 22, 2021, file photo. Gonzaga carried a No. 1 ranking all last season before falling a win short of becoming college basketball’s first unbeaten national champion in 45 years. Mark Few’s Bulldogs start this season in the same position, hoping to complete that final step this time around. The Zags were the runaway top choice in The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball preseason poll released Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 1 Gonzaga fully reloaded after run to championship game

By Tim Booth Oct. 22, 2021 03:07 PM EDT

Baylor and Houston warm up before a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Arizona Wildcats at Stanford Cardinal 4/4/2021

Apr. 03, 2021 04:48 PM EDT

Southern California head coach Andy Enfield reacts to a call during the first half of a Sweet 16 game against Oregon in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Not just offense: Gonzaga trusts defense entering USC game

By Aaron Beard Mar. 29, 2021 04:43 PM EDT